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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.34, 1,560.26 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.34, 1,560.26 and 309.74 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.34 : 1,560.26 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.34/1,560.26 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.34x = 1,560.26 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.34x = 483,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,274.93/1,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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